Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has released its preliminary forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While hurricane season does not officially begin until June 1, these early predictions offer some insights into what to expect as winds speed up through the busy summer cruising months. In broadest strokes, the forecast report calls
Guests sailing an outstanding “Discover the Canaries” itinerary aboard Independence of the Seas won’t actually be visiting both Canary Islands destinations they’d planned to see on their vacation. Due to scheduling conflicts in Gran Canaria, the cruise line has reached out to notify booked guests of a simple itinerary change and a swap to a
Following the shocking news that a group of gangs attacked cruise passengers during a cruise call in Mombasa, Kenya, officials have issued an angry press statement. On April 3, 2025, the Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA), Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC), and the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) held a joint press conference.
Did you know that there are approximately 6,670 world records that include LEGOs? Now you know! MSC Cruises just became one of those record holders by assembling the longest line of LEGO ships ever recorded. While underway from Saint-Nazaire, France, to Miami, Florida, the crew on the all-new MSC World America set the ship’s first
Fries (or chips if you’re British) are a ubiquitous side dish for fast casual food, whether they’re alongside burgers, hot dogs, deli sandwiches, or chicken tenders. But what condiment provides the best topping for your fries? Inquiring Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassadors want to know. John Heald’s inquiry follows a recent guest aboard Carnival Dream
In a frightening incident in Mombasa, Kenya on Sunday, March 31, 2025, a group of 50 youths attacked cruise guests from Crystal Symphony and stole their valuables. This has led to the ship cancelling the port visit and abruptly departing rather than risk any further difficulties. According to The Standard, the incident happened at the
Many cruisers may believe size matters for their travel plans – larger ships typically have more specialty restaurants, more activities onboard, and more venues to enjoy. Larger staterooms can be more luxurious, and even larger (longer) itineraries can offer more ports to experience. But does the size of the television in one’s cabin make that
A slew of new and refreshed dining venues, bars, and shopping and entertainment spaces have emerged onboard Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess following a two-week dry dock at a shipyard in Sicily. The announcement came just days after Princess Cruises cancelled the ship’s entire 2026-27 winter season from Galveston, Texas, a fleet deployment change that took
Margaritaville at Sea, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired cruise brand known for short, getaway sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, rolled out a set of longer itineraries that will debut in 2027, including the first to feature an overnight stay in port, in this case, New Orleans. The new cruises will be aboard the Florida-based line’s 2,650-guest
One of Carnival Cruise Line’s most popular cruise directors, Alex Siegler, is diving once again into fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a challenge to guests onboard Carnival Spirit. The ship is now sailing a 15-night, one-way repositioning cruise from Miami to Seattle in preparation for the Alaska sailing season. Carnival Spirit left
A common theme in the YouTube creator community is to make videos rating experiences with horrible online reviews. Of course, these creators have started seeking out cruises with harsh online ratings to see if they are as bad as people say they are. Recently, Josh from the channel @TheBurntChip decided to take matters into his
It may be just past April Fool’s Day, but the waves cruise travelers can experience in the famous (or infamous!) Drake Passage are no laughing matter. Travel blogger Lesley Anne Murphy has shared phenomenal video of the “Drake shake” – ridiculously tumultuous waves she experienced on the most recent sailing of Quark Expedition’s Ocean Explorer.
